A systemic approach of research valorisation: the case of Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale (France)[Une approche systémique de la valorisation de la recherche : le cas de l’université du Littoral Côte d’Opale]

This article analyses the conditions under which the valorisation of research can be an opportunity for small and medium-sized universities. We present and discuss the indicators traditionally used to assess this activity and show that they correspond to an approach exclusively focused on research, conducted in an environment favourable to close relations between universities and enterprises. In order to take advantage of this third mission, we consider, based on the organic square of research valorisation, that this activity should be observed in a more systemic way, taking the interactions between teaching and research missions into account, as well as a set of internal and external factors that highlight the possible margins for action. We thus illustrate the strategy that can be implemented in less endowed universities, aiming to build innovation ecosystems favourable to attractiveness, based on the experience of the Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale (France)